Research Hydrometallurgist

ANSTO

Full-time Lucas Heights, New South Wales Physical Scientists

Posted:

February 18, 2026

Location:

Lucas Heights, New South Wales, Australia

Job Description

Position Overview

2 Positions Available | Ongoing | Full Time | $84k - $109k +15.4% super

Sutherland Shire location | Health & Wellbeing Programs | bus from Sutherland Station

Work in a campus-based community environment with free onsite parking

Support applied research into the processing of critical minerals, including rare earths, lithium, and uranium. 

About the Opportunity

ANSTO Minerals is a business unit with global recognition in critical minerals processing, consisting of more than 60 consultants and technicians with expertise covering hydro- and pyro-metallurgy, applied chemistry / chemical engineering, mineralogical characterisation and radionuclide management. ANSTO Minerals brings practical solutions and innovative technology to flowsheet development in ways that deliver financial and environmental benefits to the critical minerals industry.

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Lucas Heights, Australia

Posted: February 18, 2026

Deadline: March 30, 2026